Metro Nashville Police Department charged Donavan Palmer, 25, on Monday with first degree murder in connection with a fatal assault in late 2017.

Palmer allegedly got into an argument in late August 2017 with James Nevills, 53, inside the One Stop Market on 40th Avenue, according to police. Police said Nevills walked to the intersection, where he was struck on the back of the head. He died on Sept. 9 from his injuries.

Police said Palmer had been jailed since October 2017 in connection with another case.

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